6 Seemingly ‘Harmless’ Habits That Are Prematurely Aging Your Brain
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These behaviors might not appear a big deal, but they could hurt your brain health in the long run.
Just like our bodies, our brains change as we age. The older we get, the harder we recall information, like the name of a restaurant we went to or where we put our keys. Or it may take longer to learn something new.
But the good news is we actually have a lot of control in keeping our brains healthy and from aging prematurely — and it starts with daily habits. Most notably, the behaviors we avoid could have a positive impact on our cognition.
We talked to experts about seemingly harmless habits we may be doing every day that could be aging our brains — and what we can do instead. Here are the mistakes to correct ASAP:
1. You don’t get enough social interaction.
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